Ripon: Summer Funfest 19th Aug

It’s FunFest this week in Ripon!

Ripon Together’s Summer FunFest is back this Wednesday (19th August), bringing a FREE day of fun and activities for under 18s! (under 11s must be accompanied by a parent or carer).

There’s loads to get involved with, including a massive 90ft inflatable obstacle course, creative activities from The Imagination Centre, Ripon Open Mic music sessions, circus skills, cricket, table tennis, volleyball, face painting and more.

There’ll also be picnic areas and a subsidised wood-fired pizza truck for when everyone needs to refuel!
Places are FREE but must be booked in advance via the Eventbrite links at ripontogether.com/summer-fun-fest

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Catterick: Foxglove Covert - Little Explorers every thurs, book now for Sept

New Little Explorers dates for September are up on our Eventbrite!

Book your spot now as they go quick!

Link to our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../foxglove-covert-little...

Bring your little explorers to the nature reserve for a fun-filled session of investigation and discovery.

Through hands-on activities, games, stories and songs, children will learn about the plants and animals that live in the reserve. 

This interactive experience encourages curiosity, outdoor play and a love for nature in a safe and welcoming environment.

Information provided by North HVIE Hub

Stirling: Combat Stress Veterans Recovery Network at Stirling Castle, Sat 5th September

After a fantastic first Veterans Recovery Network event at Stirling Castle, we’re bringing veterans together there again, on Saturday 5 September 2026 between 12pm and 2pm.

Taking place in one of Scotland’s most historic settings, the session will give veterans an opportunity to meet others, spend time together and connect in a relaxed, supportive environment.

The event is open to all veterans, including those who have never accessed Combat Stress. There is no expectation to share personal experiences or take part in any particular way. You are welcome to join in at a level that feels comfortable for you.

Led by veterans with lived experience of recovery, these sessions are designed to show that change is possible and that recovery is within reach.

This event is part of our Veterans Recovery Network, building local, accessible support across the UK. Thank you to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum for providing the location.

Find out more and register your interest: https://combatstress.org.uk/veterans-recovery-network

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Dorset: Adult learning courses

For information about courses, learning opportunities, learning at home and more please visit
https://www.webenrol.com/skillsandlearningace/

For details of local courses and information see links below.

Link to our online courses (courses are held online via Teams at specific times with a “live” tutor)

Link to distance learning courses (These are online modules that can be accessed whenever convenient)

Link to courses in Blandford

Link to courses in Poole, Wareham or Dorchester

Information about our employability and careers courses (also known as work skills)

Information about our English for Speakers of Other Languages courses

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison shuttle bus service to Blandford town (every Tuesday)

 

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Please see below for estimated timetable, please allow enough time to ensure that you do not miss the Bus.

Pick Up	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	Drop off only
Pass Gate House for Security Clearance	0930	1015	1110	1230	1325	1420
South Cresent/Racedown Road (either bus shelter)	0935	1020	1115	1235	1330	1425
Gunville Down Road (either bus shelter)	0940	1025	1120	1240	1335	1430
Ashley Wood Road (opposite bus shelter) [Officer's Quarters]	0945	1030	1125	1245	1340	1435
Black Lane	0950	1035	1130	1250	1345	1440
Drop Off
M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through)	0955*	1040*	1135*	1255*	1350*	-
East Street/Market Place Bus Stop [Drop-off only]	1000	1045	1140	1300	1355	-
Arrive Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in)	1005*	1050	1145*	1305	1400	-
Return Journey
Depart Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in)	-	1055	1215	1310	1405	-
The Ham Bus Stop (Morrisons Car Park) [Pick-up only]	-	1100	1220	1315	1410	-
M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through)	-	1105	1225	1320	1415	-
	*Drop-off by request

This service will run every Tuesday up to and including 22 December.
Pilot Funded by Dorset Council. Service operated by Dorset Community Transport.

If you need any further clarification, please email blandfordgar-bgsuwelfare@mod.gov.uk.

NOTE: Anyone travelling into town on final run (1330/1340/1345 Camp pick-ups) will need to make their own way back.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE via Blandford BGSU welfare office.

Falkland: Little Bugs at Falkland Estate - a place to explore, discover and grow coming Early 2027

🌿🐞We have been absolutely bursting to share this one…

The next Little Bugs nursery is planned for the beautiful Falkland Estate 🌳💚

Plans are now officially underway, thhis will be the third fully outdoor nursery, welcoming children aged 2–5 years for year-round care and bringing the Little Bugs approach to an incredible new woodland setting.

🌳 Outdoor childhood, every day
🐞 Year-round care for ages 2–5
🌿 Fully outdoor early learning
💚 Plans to offer funded ELC places

There is still lots happening behind the scenes before families through the gates.

If you already think Little Bugs Falkland could be the place for your little bug, complete the pre-application form now to register your interest and be among the first invited to see the site when we're ready to show you around.

 👉[Complete our pre-application form here 🐞🌿](https://2g601x.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2fXMLBoUwRpysaT8cdvPLzw)

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE